Acura Vigor 1989 - 1995
| Years Produced | 1989-1995 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5-Liter l-5 |
| Horsepower | 176 hp @ 6300 rpm |
| Torque | 170 lb/ft @ 3900 rpm |
| 0-60 Mph | 8.2 sec |
| 1/4 Mile | 16.4 sec |
| Top Speed | 138 mph |
| Fuel Economy | Not Added Yet |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual ,4-Sp |
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Acura Vigor 1989 - 1995
Overview
The Acura Vigor was a mid-size sedan manufactured by the Japanese automaker Honda and sold in Japan and USA under the Acura brand. On the US market the Acura Vigor was discontinued in 1995 and was replaced by the Acura TL. From 1981 to 1995 the Acura Vigor had three generations.
Third generation of the Acura Vigor was produced from 1989 to 1995. Unlike its predecessor, this generation of the Vigor was not based on the Honda Accord and was sold on the US market as the first generation Acura Vigor from 1992 to 1994. On the Japanese market it was sold as Honda Vigor. Like its predecessor, Acura offered second generation of the Vigor only in four door sedan body style.
At the time of its introduction the Vigor was placed in Acura's vehicle lineup between the sporty coupe Integra and the upper mid size sedan Legend.
Variants
The Acura Vigor was offered with only one engine choice. It was the 2.5 liter straight five, belonging to the Honda G engine family, more precise it was a G25A1. The engine developed a total of 176 hp @ 6300 rpm and a maximum torque of 170 lb/ft @ 3900 rpm. Transmission choices were the same as for its predecessor, a standard five speed manual and an optional four speed automatic. With the manual transmission the Acura Vigor returns 19.5 mpg city, with the automatic in the city it gets slightly better fuel economy, returning 20.3 mpg. On the highway both the manual an the automatic returned 27 miles to the gallon.
The Vigor came in two price levels: the base LS and upscale GS. All-disc antilock brakes and a driver-side airbag were standard from the start. The LS trim features bucket seats, 2 way power driver and passenger seats, cloth seats trim, air conditioning, AM / FM stereo with cassette player, cruise control, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, power windows. The GS trim has the LS trim included plus: power sunroof and leather seats and door panels.
The Acura Vigor had received minor changes in its short life in America. In 1993 the GS model gained a passenger-side airbag and color-matched body side moldings. Also in 1993 it received a revised transmission for smoother shifting, a mildly altered front grill and additional sound insulation. In 1994 the LS trim also received a passenger-side airbag, the GS trim an in-dash CD player, and both switched from Zebra wood interior accents to Burl wood accents.
Third generation of the Acura Vigor fitted very well in the mid-size class, measuring 190.4 inch (4836 mm) in length, 70.1 inch (1781 mm) in width and 53.9 inch (1369 mm) in height (1992-1993 models; 52 inch - 1321 mm for 1994 models), the wheelbase of the Vigor was at 110.4 inch (2804 mm) offering good cornering abilities.
Additional Information
The Acura Vigor was crash tested by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and received a 2 out of 5 stars score for protecting the driver and the front passenger.
Common problems of the Acura Vigor are: the parking brake that can sometimes over tighten and not release; if the rear door handle is pulled to hard the mechanism inside can separate; the door lock actuator switch may corrode and causes the alarm to go off when the door is opened even if unlocked; distributor seals and oil cooler gaskets can leak with age; ABS sensors must be replaced every 5-10 years; coolant temperature sensors may fail. Acura issued a recall on its own, to replace the distributor cap and engine-harness cover with a redesigned model.
Acura Vigor had three two main competitors at that time, the BMW 3-Series and the Lexus ES 300. The BMW 3 Series was well equipped and less expensive. The Lexus ES was roomier and had a softer ride, being preferred by average luxury car buyers. At first Acura made the car to handle well, a three series did, but the reviews at that time were not favoring the Acura. In 1993 they made the ride softer, increased the rear seat room and revised the steering rack to somehow isolate the driver from road imperfections, attempting to make the Vigor more Lexus ES like. But even after this, the Vigor didn't got very good reviews, buyers preferring the more powerful Acura Legend as a sports sedan and the Lexus ES as an entry level luxury car.